Former AThe law office of Drake's son says Drake died Thursday morning.labama House Speaker Tom Drake of Cullman has died.

The law office of Drake's son says Drake died Thursday morning. He was 86.

A one-time professional wrestler known as the "Cullman Comet," Drake served nine terms in the Alabama House, including two stints as speaker. He was a floor leader for former governors including George C. Wallace.

Drake practiced law in Cullman after leaving politics in 1998. He is a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.